The Society evolved from, and maintains the traditions of, the British Atherosclerosis Discussion Group (ADG) which was established in 1958 as an intimate forum for free-ranging and detailed discussions on all aspects of the pathology of atherosclerosis. The BAS continues the tradition of the ADG of promoting full and frank discussion of presented papers: all speakers are encouraged to keep at least one third of their allotted time for discussions, which are always very lively.
Celebrating the 100th meeting of the ADG / BAS which took place at Queens’ College, Cambridge : September 2008

Steve Humphries; Sarah Jane George (Secretary); Anne Soutar; Peter Weissberg; Tom Sanders; Dorian Haskard (Chair); Jeremy Pearson; Philippa Talmud; Paul Miller; Keith Channon; Chris Newman (Treasurer).
Front row: BADG founders.
John Hampton; Michael Oliver CBE; Elspeth Smith; Gustaf Born; Gil Thompson.